CORAM AUTO : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

CORAM AUTO is a French company founded 41 years ago, specialized in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers. Based in ROCHE-LA-MOLIERE (42230), this company of category PME shows in 2024 a revenue of 20.1 M€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - CORAM AUTO (SIREN 331495820)
Indicator 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 20 080 323 € 18 474 122 € 18 087 805 € 17 253 037 € 15 153 768 € 14 122 638 € 13 591 977 € 13 723 451 € 13 525 903 € 12 011 572 €
Net income 4 346 930 € 424 229 € 701 989 € 832 679 € 414 954 € 194 206 € 135 612 € 291 452 € 307 600 € 236 741 €
EBITDA 193 751 € 95 854 € 506 885 € 864 814 € 319 272 € -423 382 € 363 244 € 730 448 € 591 082 € 681 516 €
Net margin 21.6% 2.3% 3.9% 4.8% 2.7% 1.4% 1.0% 2.1% 2.3% 2.0%

Revenue and income statement

In 2024, CORAM AUTO achieves revenue of 20.1 M€. Over the period 2015-2024, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +5.9%. Vs 2023: +9%. After deducting consumption (11.4 M€), gross margin stands at 8.7 M€, i.e. a rate of 43%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 194 k€, representing 1.0% of revenue. The operating margin remains fragile, requiring cost vigilance. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 4.3 M€, i.e. 21.6% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2024) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

20 080 323 €

Gross margin (2024) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

8 695 725 €

EBITDA (2024) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

193 751 €

EBIT (2024) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

-164 717 €

Net income (2024) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

4 346 930 €

EBITDA margin (2024) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

1.0%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 26%. This very low level reflects a solid financial structure, offering significant room for future investments or acquisitions. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 56%. This high autonomy means the company finances most of its assets through equity, a sign of strength.

Debt ratio (2024) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

26.375%

Financial autonomy (2024) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

55.968%

Cash flow / Revenue (2024) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

-0.446%

Repayment capacity (2024) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

-13.54

Asset age ratio (2024) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

24.7%

Solvency indicators evolution
CORAM AUTO

Sector positioning

Debt ratio
26.38 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 4.09
Med: 38.32
Q3: 128.11
Good

In 2024, the debt ratio of CORAM AUTO (26.38) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. This controlled position reflects prudent management.

Financial autonomy
55.97% 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 10.8%
Med: 27.26%
Q3: 53.13%
Excellent +5 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the financial autonomy of CORAM AUTO (56.0%) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. High autonomy reflects financial independence and ability to absorb shocks.

Repayment capacity
-13.54 years 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: -0.37 years
Med: 0.21 years
Q3: 3.53 years
Excellent -50 pts over 3 years

In 2024, the repayment capacity of CORAM AUTO (-13.54) ranks in the bottom 25% of the sector, which is positive. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A short capacity reflects controlled debt and good cash generation.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 285.91. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 15.6x. Operating income very largely covers interest expenses: high safety margin.

Liquidity ratio (2024) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

285.913

Interest coverage (2024) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

15.635

Liquidity indicators evolution
CORAM AUTO

Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
285.91 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 132.95
Med: 200.57
Q3: 385.86
Good

In 2024, the liquidity ratio of CORAM AUTO (285.91) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
15.63x 2024
2022
2023
2024
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 2.15x
Q3: 25.07x
Good

In 2024, the interest coverage of CORAM AUTO (15.6x) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 19 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 31 days. Favorable situation: supplier credit is longer than customer credit by 12 days. Inventory turnover is 90 days (= Average inventory / Cost of goods x 360). Overall, WCR represents 104 days of revenue, i.e. 5.8 M€ to permanently finance. Over 2015-2024, WCR increased by +104%, requiring additional financing.

Operating WCR (2024) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

5 810 041 €

Customer credit (2024) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

19 j

Supplier credit (2024) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

31 j

Inventory turnover (2024) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

90 j

WCR in days of revenue (2024) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

104 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
CORAM AUTO

Positioning of CORAM AUTO in its sector

Comparison with sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers

Valuation estimate

Based on 148 transactions of similar company sales in 2024, the value of CORAM AUTO is estimated at 3 390 626 € (range 1 723 060€ - 9 140 714€). With an EBITDA of 193 751€, the sector multiple of 1.6x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.16x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2024
148 transactions
1723k€ 3390k€ 9140k€
3 390 626 € Range: 1 723 060€ - 9 140 714€
NAF 5 année 2024

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
193 751 € × 1.6x
Estimation 312 564 €
116 311€ - 465 373€
Revenue Multiple 30%
20 080 323 € × 0.16x
Estimation 3 220 937 €
1 471 049€ - 5 683 363€
Net Income Multiple 20%
4 346 930 € × 2.6x
Estimation 11 340 318 €
6 117 952€ - 36 015 096€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 148 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about CORAM AUTO

What is the revenue of CORAM AUTO ?

The revenue of CORAM AUTO in 2024 is 20.1 M€.

Is CORAM AUTO profitable?

Yes, CORAM AUTO generated a net profit of 4.3 M€ in 2024.

Where is the headquarters of CORAM AUTO ?

The headquarters of CORAM AUTO is located in ROCHE-LA-MOLIERE (42230), in the department Loire.

Where to find the tax return of CORAM AUTO ?

The tax return of CORAM AUTO is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does CORAM AUTO operate?

CORAM AUTO operates in the sector Commerce de voitures et de véhicules automobiles légers (NAF code 45.11Z). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.